When it rains, your home and property can become in danger. The potential for property damage makes rainwater management critically important to keep your home and property safe and to help maintain their value. If you've never considered the importance of managing rainwater, you might have a rude awakening if your property or home is inundated by an especially bad rainstorm. Here are some of the many reasons why it's important to properly manage rainwater.

Rooftops Catch a Lot of Rainwater

Your home's roof is its best defense against extreme weather, including thunderstorms and downpours. According to Custom Made, a moderate rainstorm pours 600 gallons of water onto the average residential roof every hour. That much water is why all homes need a system to dispense rainwater and send it well away from your home. Rainwater management systems will work in conjunction with your normal gutter system to direct water away from your property.

Homeowners Insurance Might Not Cover External Flooding

If you have a standard homeowners insurance policy, it may not protect your home and its contents against damage or loss caused by external flooding. It likely only protects up to policy limits for internal flooding caused by things like a ruptured water heater, broken water pipe, and similar internal issues. Whenever water enters from outside your home, you need a dedicated flood insurance policy to cover your damages and losses up to policy limits. Depending on where you live, a flood insurance policy can be very costly, especially if your home is in a designated flood plain. Get ahead of this issue with reliable rainwater management systems.

Excessive Water Causes Soil Erosion

Another big problem with excessive rainwater is its effect on the nature of your property. A downpour can create small streams that cut through your property and carry away plants and soil with it. Water erosion can be a serious problem that gets worse with every significant rainstorm. Installing the right drainage systems can channel water away from your home and property without damaging it. Manholes and grates will prevent flooding on impermeable substances like concrete and asphalt which in turn prevents the water from running off into your yard.

Are you ready to safeguard your home from the damage caused by unmanaged rainwater? You can call or visit Raintain LLC to learn more about our systems for managing rainwater to protect your home and property. We look forward to hearing from you!